Air Suspension Specialist
How To: Replace Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218/X218) Air Spring
Did you notice your Mercedes-Benz CLS rear air spring giving out? You’ll know when this occurs, as suddenly, every pothole in the road results in a bumpy mess after you drive over it—also, you’ll experience an awkward ride height (possibly even awkward sagging), and all that luxury suddenly disappears into a rocky mess. No need to panic, as the solution is a simple replacement away—order your Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218, X218, CLS 63, and 63S AMG) rear air spring today from AEROSUS and join us as we walk you through installing your new product.
Revive Your Ride: How the Pros Replace Air Springs
When you’re ready to restore the world-class luxury to your German SUV, we have you covered with our step-by-step guide. Get your tools ready and set aside an hour—we’ll help your CLS cruise like new.
1. Begin by removing your rear tire
2. Take off the lower control arm shield to gain access to your air suspension parts
3. Loosen and remove the lower end shock absorber bolt
4. Remove the bottom bolt of the air spring
5. Now, remove the bolt that connects the outer tire rod end
6. Unscrew the plastic holder clip on the air spring
7. Disconnect the air line and the air spring electrical cable
8. Remove the hose clamp carefully
9. Disconnect the rubber hose from the air spring
10. Gently remove the faulty air spring
11. Reinstall the hose clamp securely
12. Install the new plastic holder clip
13. Place the new air spring in position
14. Resecure the rubber hose and clamp to ensure the spring in locked in place
15. Reconnect the air spring electrical plug
16. Remove the old air line fitting
17. Install the new air line connector and collet
18. Resecure the air line to the air spring
19. Fasten the air spring bottom bolt securely
20. Make sure to resecure the rear shock absorber bottom bolt
21. Reinstall the control arm shield
22. Finally, fasten the outer tire rod bolt
23. Now, you can put your tire back on
By following these instructions, you can make an air spring installation one of the easiest parts of your week. It’s also a good idea to check your wheel alignment after lifting your vehicle and removing the wheel to help ensure you’ll fully restore those renowned smooth cruises only your CLS can provide.
Smooth Sailing Ahead: Order Your Rear Air Spring Online
Don’t settle for rough rides in one of the road’s most luxurious SUVs. Instead, replace your faulty Mercedes-Benz CLS rear air springs today with a replacement part from AEROSUS. Not only do we offer OEM-like quality but we also throw in a 10% discount when you order both rear springs as a pair. To help ensure you have nothing to lose, we’ll also add in a 2-year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee—so, place your order today.